Honor 70 vs Sony Xperia 1 III

The Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads — 60/100 vs 57/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 70 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 54 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 III is faster in AnTuTu (1,232,200 vs 820,210); per DXOMark lab testing, the Honor 70 has the stronger camera (115 vs 105).

The Sony Xperia 1 III edges out the Honor 70 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 70
Performance 55
Display 79
Camera 53
Battery 49
Portability 73
Value for money
Sony Xperia 1 III
Performance 65
Display 90
Camera 46
Battery 42
Portability 65
Value for money 28
What makes Honor 70 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 54MP vs 12MP
  • Lighter: 178g vs 186g

  • Better camera (53/100 vs 46/100)
  • Longer battery life (49/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better portability (73/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1232200 vs 820210
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 1059
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 3012

  • Higher performance (65/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 70 vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Sony Xperia 1 III scores 3 points higher (60/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (65/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 is a bit better (49/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 70 is a bit better (73/100 vs 65/100).

Honor 70: The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia 1 III: The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 70 Sony Xperia 1 III
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 820210 1232200
Geekbench Single 1059 1488
Geekbench Multi 3012 3373
Display 6.7" OLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1644x3840
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 66W 30W
Wireless charging 0W 11W
DXOMark (camera) 115 105
Main camera 54 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 Android 11
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65/IP68
Dimensions 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm
Weight 178 g 186 g
Launch price $1299
Camera comparison
Honor 70
  • Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
53
camera
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
46
camera
Display comparison
Honor 70
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Honor 70
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 11W
42
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor 70 and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor 70 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
57/100
820210 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 III Snapdragon 888
60/100 +33.4%
1232200 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 III leads Honor 70 by 33.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 70
Price unknown
Sony Xperia 1 III
$1299
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 is a bit better (49/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor 70 is a bit better (73/100 vs 65/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 70 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Sony Xperia 1 III edges out the Honor 70 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Honor 70 and the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Honor 70 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 46/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor 70 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on performance (65/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Honor 70 over the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.